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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306996
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular dresser has overhanging top; shallow backboard with concave corners; four graduated drawers with bail handles; square stiles with carved twist molding; straight skirt; and turned ovoid feet with cuffs. Rectangular mirror frame has arched pediment, carved twist molding on perimeter, and carved rosettes in corners. Mirror is attached to dresser by two fluted square supports with carved rosettes at top and pineapple finials. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.007.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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